The relationship between ‘position-port’, ‘hardport’ and ‘soft-port’ characteristics and port performance: conceptual models

This research study attempts to conceptualize models based on the relationship between characterization factors and port performance. By selecting a universe of the 230 largest European ports in terms of cargo throughput, 43 valid answers were obtained. Factor analysis and K–W (Kruskal–Wallis) tests...

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Main Author: Caldeirinha, Vitor (author)
Other Authors: Felício, J. Augusto (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2022
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/25388
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/25388
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Summary:This research study attempts to conceptualize models based on the relationship between characterization factors and port performance. By selecting a universe of the 230 largest European ports in terms of cargo throughput, 43 valid answers were obtained. Factor analysis and K–W (Kruskal–Wallis) tests were carried out taking as a reference the port performance theory. Findings reveal the existence of a relationship between port performance and its characterization factors, delving into the development of conceptualized models that contribute to deepen the knowledge of port competition structure and dynamics within Europe.